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Evaluating if the Cleveland Guardians Can Realistically Win 2026 World Series

The Cleveland Guardians had a September to remember last season, followed by a postseason and long offseason to forget. Luckily, the team gets a fresh start tonight in the season opener against the Seattle Mariners.

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Guardians vs. Mariners Predictions, Picks & Odds For Opening Day Game 1

Guardians vs. Mariners: The Cleveland Guardians kick off their 2026 campaign on the road against the Seattle Mariners in an Opening Day showdown. The Guardians enter the season looking to find more consistency after an up-and-down 2025 campaign.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 26

Guardians N&N – Opening Day

Well folks, you made it. Opening Day is finally upon us and meaningful Guardians baseball will be on our TVs and radios tonight. First pitch against the Mariners is at 10:10PM our time.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 26

One Injury the Cleveland Guardians Can’t Afford Besides José Ramírez

The 2026 MLB regular season is finally upon us, and with that, players will begin putting it all on the line to lead their respective teams to success.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 25

Projecting the Cleveland Guardians' Opening Day Starting Lineup

The Cleveland Guardians are set to travel to the West Coast to begin the 2026 MLB regular season. The Guardians, led by third-year manager Stephen Vogt, will look to repeat as American League Central champions, continuing to dominate the division year-in and year-out.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 25

Guardians Announce Roster for Opening Day

The Cleveland Guardians have chosen their twenty-six players for Opening Day in Seattle. Catchers: Bo Naylor, Austin Hedges, David Fry Infielders: Kyle Manzardo, Rhys Hoskins, Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, Jose Ramirez and Daniel Schneemann.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Guardians Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment

The Guardians have designated outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. That opens a 40-man spot for first baseman Rhys Hoskins.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 25

Cleveland Guardians Offseason Moves That Already Look Smart — and Questionable

The Cleveland Guardians remained fairly quiet throughout the 2026 offseason. Outside of a handful of bullpen moves ahead of the upcoming season, the front office largely stayed the course, operating under the belief that continuity would help maximize the current roster heading into a new year.

Chase DeLauter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Guardians star prospect gets brutally honest on rookie season outlook

It’s been a long, windy road as a pro for Chase DeLauter. But the Cleveland Guardians prospect appears ready to make an impact in his rookie season. After hitting a pair of home runs on Monday in one of the final spring training games, DeLauter expressed his feelings only a few days away from his MLB regular-season debut.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 24

Don’t Count the Cleveland Guardians Out on Trading for a Catcher

For years, even before Bo Naylor was called up to the big leagues, the Cleveland Guardians have been surrounded by trade rumors involving catcher Sean Murphy.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 24

Guardians Manager Provides Promising Update on Injured Players Ahead of Opening Day

Another day has passed, and both Hunter Gaddis and George Valera are still banged up. But fortunately, manager Stephen Vogt provided promising updates on both players.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Angel Martinez News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 23

How Angel Martinez Helped Change the Narrative Surrounding the Guardians This Spring

The Cleveland Guardians knew they needed to address the outfield heading into the 2026 campaign. But they ended up doing it in a way not many people expected.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 23

How Angel Martínez Has Solidified a Spot on the Guardians' Opening Day Roster

The Cleveland Guardians are just days away from the start of the 2026 MLB regular season. And throughout the spring, countless players made their respective cases to make the Opening Day roster.

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Rhys Hoskins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Ex-Phillies star Rhys Hoskins lands on Guardians’ Opening Day roster

Jose Ramirez, an elite bullpen, sound defense, savvy base-running and good vibes have enabled the Cleveland Guardians to excel in the Stephen Vogt era.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 23

Three Positives From the Final Week in Goodyear, Arizona

We’re just three short days away from the first game of the regular season, and there’s still so much to look forward to. Here are three happy moments from the final week of Spring Training.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 23

Guardians News and Notes: Cactus League Play Concluded

The Guardians concluded Cactus League play with an 8-2 win over the Reds. Gavin Williams looked pretty sharp for five innings, striking out three, walking none and giving up five hits and one run.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 22

Final Projected Cleveland Guardians Roster for the 2026 Season Ahead of Opening Day

The Cleveland Guardians have been making countless moves over the last couple of days. And that's because the Guardians are under a week away from the start of the 2026 MLB regular season.

Nolan Jones News / Covering the Corner / March 22

Were the Cleveland Guardians Right to Cut Nolan Jones? A Statistical Analysis

– by Mario Crescibene What a mess! I sat slumped at my desk with my head buried in my arms, lost under an avalanche of scribbled notes and wadded-up pieces of paper.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Guardians To Select Rhys Hoskins’ Contract

Rhys Hoskins will break camp with the Guardians, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that Cleveland will be selecting the first baseman’s contract prior to Opening Day. The Guards will have to make a corresponding move to create space for Hoskins on the 40-man roster.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Guardians Select Codi Heuer, Re-Sign Pedro Avila To MiLB Deal

The Guardians announced this afternoon that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Codi Heuer and optioned him to Triple-A. The Guardians had space available on their 40-man roster, so a corresponding move was not necessary to complete the transaction.

Cleveland Guardians News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

MLB Issues New Directives To Guardians For Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz

Emmanuel Clase and fellow right-handed Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz both started the 2026 season on administrative leave. Both pitchers are currently away from the team for their involvement in a sports betting scandal.

Travis Bazzana News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 21

Guardians' Travis Bazzana Shows Off Slugging Potential—Even vs. Cy Young Winner

The Cleveland Guardians have already confirmed that top prospect Travis Bazzana won't be in the majors to start the 2026 season. But that hasn't stopped the 2024 first-overall draft pick from putting on a show during the final days of spring training.

Cleveland Guardians News / Total Pro Sports / March 21

Cleveland Guardians Take Surprising Roster Decision On Slugger Ahead Of Opening Day

The Cleveland Guardians aren’t exactly easing into Opening Day mode. With roster spots tightening and expectations building for 2026, Cleveland has pulled off a move that had execs around the league doing a double-take.

Logan Allen News / Yardbarker / March 20

Guardians' Logan Allen has a night to forget vs. Mariners

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen threw 85 pitches on Friday night. That was the only positive of his final spring training appearance.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / March 20

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz now on unpaid leave

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave on Friday as they await trial for allegedly rigging pitches to benefit gamblers.